Experience in Blood Banking Program Information

Presentation: Introduction to Immunohematology

Presenter: Hannah Wright, BA & Megan Dupont, MLS(ASCP)SBB

Objectives:

• Compare and contrast common reagents and testing methodologies.

• Describe common tests performed in the blood bank.

• Explain the process of antibody identification.

Presentation: Common Blood Groups

Presenter: Holly Kleehammer, MLS(ASCP)

Objectives:

• Define characteristics of common blood group antigens and antibodies.

• Determine the clinical significance of antibodies to common blood group antigens.

• Select appropriate units for transfusion in case scenarios.

Level of Instruction: Basic

P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.5

Presentation: Positive DATs and Eluates

Presenter: Brad Pfaltzgraff, MS, MLS(ASCP), MB(ASCP)

Objectives:

• Describe how to detect and identify antibodies bound to red cells.

• List reasons a patient might have a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT).

• Discuss how the results of eluate testing can help to determine the cause of a positive DAT.

Presentation: Case Studies

Presenter: Lynsi Rahorst, MHPE, MLS(ASCP)SBB

Objectives:

• Recognize ABO discrepancies and list test methods used in resolution.

• Discuss strategies involved in antibody identification.

• Select appropriate units for transfusion.

Level of Instruction: Basic

P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.5

Presentation: Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus/Newborn

Presenter: Louis Kohler, MLS(ASCP)SBB

Objectives:

• Define hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn (HDFN).

• Discuss the blood bank’s role in investigation, management, and treatment of HDFN.

• Select appropriate units for transfusion of mom, fetus, and neonate.

Presentation: Serologic Workups of Samples Containing Autoantibodies

Presenter: Gina Folk, MSHS, MLS(ASCP)SBB

Objectives:

• Discuss reactivity patterns and serologic methods utilized in cases of autoantibodies.

• Compare and contrast autoadsorption and alloadsorption.

• Discuss options for selecting blood for transfusion in patients with autoantibodies.

Level of Instruction: Basic

P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.5

Presentation: HLA in the Blood Bank

Presenter: Taylor Costello, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB

Objectives:

• Define HLA and discuss how HLA antibodies may interfere with red cell antibody identification.

• Discuss how HLA antibodies affect platelet refractoriness.

• Describe transfusion reactions that are associated with the HLA system.

Presentation: Platelet Antibodies

Presenter: Kelly Winkhart, BB(ASCP)SBB

Objectives:

• Discuss antigens that are expressed on platelets and the implications of corresponding antibodies.

• List and describe the tests performed in the identification of platelet antibodies at Community Blood Center.

• Describe applications of platelet antibody testing.

Level of Instruction: Basic

P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.5

Presentation: Basic Genomics for the Blood Banker

Presenter: Gabby Cooper, MLS(ASCP)

Objectives:

• Describe the methodology of the Human Erythrocyte Assay (HEA) and the blood group antigen information it provides.

• Discuss cases in which a genotype is advantageous over a serologic phenotype.

• Explain how genomic testing provides additional clinically relevant information in patient scenarios.

Presentation: Transfusion Service, IRL & Genomics Unite: 3 Departments Working Together to Provide the Best Transfusion Solution

Presenters: Megan Dupont, MLS(ASCP)SBB & Brad Pfaltzgraff, MS, MLS(ASCP), MB(ASCP)

Objectives:

• Describe how serology and genotype results may be used to provide units for transfusion for patients receiving monoclonal antibody therapy.

• Describe scenarios where serology and genotype results may be used in combination to select the most appropriate units for transfusion for patients with RH variant alleles.

• Discuss strategies involved in the identification of an antibody to a high prevalence antigen.

Level of Instruction: Basic

P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.5